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Dr. James J. Quaid has been at Oak Park (Fenwick) since 1988, now serving as the school's vice president/principal. He was elected to the IHSA Board of Directors in 2003 as the first at-large member representing private schools, and in October 2005 was elected secretary of the Board.  From 2001 to 2003, he had served as the private school liaison to the Board.

From 1982-88, Dr. Quaid was at Lake Forest Academy-Ferry Hall, where he was a history teacher and then assistant dean of students.  He also coached varisty hockey, track and field and football.  In August of 1988, he became assistant dean of students at Fenwick and coached football and track and field.  From 1989-92, Dr. Quaid was Fenwick's dean of students and a football coach.  He became the school's associate principal for academic affairs in July of 1992 and principal in 1993.  He was named vice president in 2000.

Dr. Quaid earned his bachelor's degree in history and philosophy from Benedictine University in 1980 and lettered three years in football.  He received his master's degree in history from Purdue in 1982.  In 1989, he earned a master's degree in education administration and supervision from Loyola University.  He received his doctorate in educational leadership, foundations and counseling psychology in 2000 from Loyola.

Over the years, Jim has assumed many IHSA responsibilities.  He was a member of the Strategic Planning team in 2001, was a member of the Public/Private School Issues Action Team from 2001-02, and chairs the Financial Aid Criteria Committee.  In addition, he has served as president of the Interscholastic Council of Private Schools since 2000.

Dr. Quaid and his wife, Diane, are parents of four children.